James Lamattino – services

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran reported the passing of retired Vocational Instructor James Lamattino on July 9.

He began his career in state service with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at California State Prison-Corcoran on May 1, 1989, as a Maintenance Mechanic, CF.

Mr. Lamattino promoted to Vocational Instructor of Building Maintenance, CF, at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran on Nov. 3, 1997, where he remained until he retired on Aug. 31, 2008.

Services will be 10 a.m. July 15 at Road Church, 1021 South Burke St., Visalia, CA.

8 Comments

Terry Hibbard
on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11:45 am

Although I only worked with James for a few years at SATF, I still remember his special sense of humor. My prayers go with Lynn.

Every time I’d speak with James at work, and ask him how things were going, he’d smile and say, “I don’t know nuthin!”
I’d see James all over Visalia. He’d be hanging out and talking with the sales associates at Lowe’s. Or he’d be talking to construction workers on the street downtown.
I don’t think he ever met a stranger.
He helped me when I had concrete poured for my driveway. He was just that kind of guy.
Thoughts and prayers to his family. He will be missed.

My husband Dan worked with James at Corcoran State Prison as a Maintenance Mechanic for about ten years before he was promoted to Building Maintenance instructor. He was a real joker and told a lot of stories. We will miss you, friend. RIP.

James and I atended the same college classes at Fresno State University for our teaching credentials. James was always eager to help and had the most entertaining presentations!
I have fond memories of him and believe he was one of the best instructors to come along.